POLITICS
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Jun- 2025 -18 June
Amarnath yatra routes declared ‘No Flying Zone’
The Jammu and Kashmir government has declared all routes of the Shri Amarnathji Yatra as ‘No Flying Zones’ from July 1 to August 10, 2025, to enhance security during the annual pilgrimage Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday declared the Amarnath yatra routes as ‘No Flying Zone’ as part of beefed up security measures for the annual pilgrimage. The Amarnath yatra has two routes – the traditional Pahalgam route and the shorter Baltal route. The declaration issued by Jammu and Kashmir Home Department on the orders of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said flying of any kind of aviation platforms and devices, including UAVs, drones, balloons, is prohibited from July 1 to August 10. However, the restrictions will not be applicable…
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18 June
Air India San Francisco–Mumbai flight delayed at Kolkata after engine snag; passengers deplaned
An Air India flight from San Francisco to Mumbai was delayed at Kolkata airport due to a technical snag in the left engine. Passengers were asked to deplane around 5:20 am, with the captain citing flight safety as the reason Kolkata: An Air India flight from San Francisco to Mumbai faced a technical snag in one of its engines, forcing all passengers to deplane during a scheduled halt at Kolkata airport early on Tuesday. Flight AI180 landed on time at 12:45 am, but a problem in the left engine caused a delay in its onward journey. At around 5:20 am, an announcement was made onboard instructing all passengers to disembark. The captain informed passengers that the decision was taken in…
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18 June
WhatsApp to start showing ads to users in parts of messaging app
Advertisements will be shown only in the app’s Updates tab, which is used by as many as 1.5 billion people each day. However, they won’t appear where personal chats are located, developers said. California: WhatsApp said Monday that users will start seeing ads in parts of the app, as owner Meta Platforms moves to cultivate a new revenue stream by tapping the billions of people that use the messaging service. Advertisements will be shown only in the app’s Updates tab, which is used by as many as 1.5 billion people each day. However, they won’t appear where personal chats are located, developers said. “The personal messaging experience on WhatsApp isn’t changing, and personal messages, calls and statuses are end-to-end encrypted and cannot…
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18 June
Watch: Couple fined Rs 55,000 for flouting traffic rules after viral ‘bike romance’ stunt video
A couple was fined Rs 55,000 after a viral video showed them performing a risky stunt on a motorcycle in Noida. The traffic police issued the fine and warned against such behaviour, urging citizens to follow safety norms strictly. Noida: A video showing a couple performing a dangerous stunt on a motorcycle on the Noida–Greater Noida Expressway has gone viral, prompting the local traffic police to issue a fine of Rs 55,000 for multiple traffic violations. The 19-second clip, filmed on June 15, shows a woman sitting astride the motorcycle’s fuel tank while hugging the man who is driving. The stunt, captured by a passerby, sparked outrage on social media, with users demanding strict action against the duo. Lakhan Singh Yadav,…
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18 June
Big twist in Bengaluru Rapido assault case: Woman seen hitting rider first in CCTV footage
CCTV footage has emerged in the Bengaluru Rapido assault case showing the woman passenger hitting the rider first, contradicting her earlier claims. The incident took place on Saturday, and though both were taken to the police station, no complaint was filed Hyderabad: In a major twist in the Bengaluru Rapido rider assault case, newly emerged CCTV footage reveals a version of events that contradicts the earlier claims made by the woman passenger. The footage shows the woman physically assaulting the Rapido rider first, following an argument between the two. This comes after the woman had initially alleged that she was attacked by the rider. Earlier videos recorded by bystanders—which went viral on social media—showed the rider hitting the woman after a verbal…
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18 June
What to know about bunker-buster bombs, Iran’s Fordo nuclear facility
As tensions escalate, the US may consider aiding Israel with “bunker-buster” bombs to strike Iran’s heavily fortified Fordo nuclear site, potentially shifting the conflict’s dynamics Bangkok: If the US decides to support Israel more directly in its attack on Iran, one option for Washington would be to provide the “bunker-buster” bombs believed necessary to significantly damage the Fordo nuclear fuel enrichment plant, built deeply into a mountain. Such a bomb would have to be dropped from an American aircraft, which could have wide-ranging ramifications, including jeopardising any chance of Iran engaging in Trump’s desired talks on its nuclear programme. Israeli officials have also suggested that there are other options for it to attack Fordo as it seeks to destroy Iran’s nuclear capabilities. But aside from a commando attack on…
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18 June
Israel’s strikes on Tehran broaden as Trump issues ominous warning
US President Donald Trump warned Tehran residents to evacuate, insisting Iran must never obtain nuclear weapons. Israeli strikes have killed over 220 people, while Iran retaliated with hundreds of missiles and drones, killing 24 in Israel Dubai: Israel appeared to be expanding its air campaign on Tehran five days after its surprise attack on Iran’s military and nuclear programme, as US President Donald Trump posted an ominous message warning residents of the city to evacuate. “IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON,” Trump wrote Monday night before returning to Washington early from a Group of Seven summit in Canada. “Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!” he added. Trump later denied reports that he had rushed back to Washington to work on a…
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18 June
Indians in Tehran asked to contact embassy, advised to leave city amid Iran-Israel conflict
The Indian mission also advised all Indian nationals and PIOs who can move out of Tehran using their own resources, to move to a safe location outside the city Tehran: All Indian nationals in Tehran were on Tuesday requested to contact the Embassy of India immediately and provide their location and contact numbers, as the conflict between Iran and Israel intensified. The Indian mission also advised all Indian nationals and PIOs who can move out of Tehran using their own resources, to move to a safe location outside the city. “All Indian Nationals who are in Tehran and not in touch with the Embassy are requested to contact the Embassy of India in Tehran immediately and provide their Location and Contact numbers. Kindly contact: +989010144557;…
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18 June
Trump exits G7 summit early amid escalating Iran-Israel conflict
He will be missing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Calgary Monday evening and will be participating in the summit of the powerful industrialised democracies, along with a select group of emerging economies Kananaskis: US President Donald Trump announced he was abruptly cutting short his participation in the G7 summit and returning home early to deal with the Iran-Israel crisis. “I have to be back early for obvious reasons”, Trump earlier told reporters. He said he would be leaving after the formal dinner “with these wonderful leaders”. He will be missing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Calgary Monday evening and will be participating in the summit of the powerful industrialised democracies, along with a select group of emerging…
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17 June
Panchayat secretary caught accepting Rs 8,000 bribe in Sangareddy
ACB officials arrested a panchayat secretary in Budhera village, Sangareddy, for allegedly accepting a ₹8,000 bribe in return for a house number and permit. She was caught red-handed in a trap and remanded to 14-day judicial custody Sangareddy: Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials on Monday arrested a panchayat secretary while she was allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 8,000 at Budhera village in Munipally mandal. The accused, Patlolla Nagalakshmi, reportedly demanded the bribe in exchange for issuing a new house number and granting permission to set up a vehicle servicing shed. Unable to meet the demand, the complainant approached ACB officials, who laid a trap and caught her red-handed. She was produced before the ACB court in Hyderabad and remanded to 14 days…
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